myringotomy
/ˌmaɪrɪŋˈɡɑtəmi/
noun
- A surgical incision in the eardrum, often to drain fluid or relieve pressure from a middle ear infection.
- The child had a myringotomy to drain the fluid buildup behind his eardrum.
- Myringotomy is a common procedure for treating recurrent ear infections in young children.
- After the myringotomy, tiny tubes were inserted to keep the ear ventilated.